Planning a trip to Seoul this winter? From magical Christmas markets and sparkling light festivals to festive department store decorations, Seoul is full of holiday magic!

Check out these 8 places where you can soak up the Christmas spirit and enjoy the festive atmosphere in Seoul this winter❤️‍

1. 2026 THE HYUNDAI SEOUL CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK CITY
DATE : November 10 – December 31, 2026 (※Nov 26 and Dec 18 Closed)
LOCATION : 5F Sounds Forest, The Hyundai Seoul

2. 2026 LOTTE TOWN CHRISTMAS MARKET
DATE : November 19, 2026 – January 3, 2027
TIME : 11:30 – 22:00
LOCATION : World Park, Lotte World Tower, Jamsil

3. 2026 SHINSEGAE HOLIDAY MARKET
DATE : ctober 30 – December 31, 2026
・ Gangnam | 10.30(Fri) – 12.28(Mon)
・ Daejeon | 11.13(Fri) – 12.29(Tue)
・ The Main | 11.24(Tue) – 12.31(Thu)
・ Centum City | 11.27(Fri) – 12.30(Wed)
LOCATION : Shinsegae Department Store

4. TOM'S FRIENDS TOWN SQUARE CHRISTMAS MARKET
DATE : October 31, 2026 – January 3, 2027
LOCATION : 1F Atrium, Times Square, Yeongdeungpo

5. GWANGHWAMUN CHRISTMAS MARKET
DATE :December 11, 2026 – January 10, 2027
TIME : Sun–Thu | 17:30–22:00 / Fri–Sat | 17:30–22:30
LOCATION : Southern Gwanghwamun Square & Sejongno Park

6. 2026 Seoul Lantern Festival
DATE :December 11, 2026 – January 31, 2027
LOCATION : Cheonggyecheon Stream, Seoul

7. Seoul Light DDP
DATE : December 17–31, 2026
LOCATION : Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

8. Seoul Plaza Ice Skating Rink
DATE : December 18, 2026 – February 9, 2027
LOCATION : Seoul Plaza (Near City Hall Station, Exit 5)
TIME : Sun–Thu | 10:00–21:30 (8 sessions) / Fri–Sat | 10:00–00:30 (10 sessions)
※Christmas Eve (Dec 24) & New Year's Eve (Dec 31) | 10:00–01:00